Full time position based on Kaurna Country in Melrose ParkCompetitive Remuneration + Salary Packaging optionsFlexible organisation + Optional monthly accrued day off!Our OrganisationThe Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.About the roleHere at The Benevolent Society, we aim to optimise our clients' quality of life through collaborative and holistic work practices. We are passionate about our work within the NDIS space and centre our approach through an evidence-based, client-oriented lens. We are a team of passionate and innovative allied health professionals who work flexibly and creatively to ensure our services are client-centred, effective, connected, and safe.DutiesWe offer our services to a diverse range of clients from adults to children with physical or intellectual disabilities, working flexibly either in their homes, community settings or from our office space.Our Senior Occupational Therapists provide:Evidence-based clinical service delivery, inclusive of specialised intervention, assessments, home modifications, prescription of assistive technology.Leadership and mentoring to Occupational Therapist team.Provision of consultation and support to wider multi-disciplinary team.Planning of professional development in team training sessions.We encourage and support your passion and dedication to your role by enabling flexibility to your schedule, allowing you to complete report writing at home and provide your clients with Telehealth appointments where appropriate.Salary BenefitsYou can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.Skills and ExperienceWe want you to succeed in your new role! This means you'll have:Capacity to provide clinical supervision to less experienced Occupational Therapists.Experience supporting people with a disability using an evidence-based approach.Adaptable and 'can do attitude' to effortlessly adjust to client needs and their NDIS plans.Current drivers' licence, willingness/ability to travel to clients (pool vehicles provided).If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.Interested? Apply online today!Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.Have a question? Contact Samantha on 0481 101 078 or Amy on 0468 576 682 for a friendly, confidential discussion.The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with the local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
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